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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 896.91 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 896.91 and 233.14 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 896.91 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/896.91 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 896.91 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 209,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,105.60/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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